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This is a 27” jointer plane that I made because of the cost of a LN #8 plane. It is made with a two piece construction method. I used steamed beach wood and a 2 3/8” Hock blade and cap iron. It will cut shavings as thin as 5/10,000”. After the local club members used it they asked me to teach a class. I currently am teaching five classes to the club on making planes and spokeshaves. You can find the club at www.sacramentoareawoodworkers.com. Find the blades at www.hocktools.com. I will start teaching this class at the Sacramento Area Woodcraft store in 2009.
-- Garysharp "When sharpening woodworking tools, good enough,...isn't" “Your life’s complete only when your knowledge passes on”.
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lazyfiremaninTN
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posted 367 days ago
That is a sharp looking plane. Wish you were closer so I could take the class.
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jwarner75
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posted 367 days ago
I want one…
I’ve always wanted some Hand Planes and Scrapers and the likes. But I never had the money, and was gonna attempt to buy the irons and caps and the likes to build my own, but I didn’t know where to go about to getting that stuff.
Really nice work…
Handi
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Woodhacker
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posted 367 days ago
Very nice Gary! Sure beats buying one.
Thanks for posting it.
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Chris Cunanan
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posted 367 days ago
wish you had time to make a blog of it, but it sounds like you got your hands full now! congratulations on the gig, always inspirational to hear of people making it their way after one certain project….good luck with the classes gary, it will only grow from there!
Rob Drown
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posted 366 days ago
That is one beautiful plane. I am a member of SAW (Sacramento Area Woodworkers) and have taken one of Gary’s plane making classes. The size, mass and feel of this plane make it sweet to use. Gary’s workmanship makes it “Shop Art” as well as a wonderful tool.
-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.
Tim Dorcas
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posted 366 days ago
This is something else I enjoy making. Your craftsmanship is fantastic. If you are making another hand plane I would love to read about it.
Tim
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AaronSmith
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posted 362 days ago
I bought a very similar plane at a local 2nd hand store… it is a Freud jointer plane, also around 27”. I have struggled to make good adjustments with the “wedge” bladeholder mechanism. Any helpful hints, or know where I can find some good info? I have gotten pretty good with the typical Stanley-type planes, but I’m still figuring these wooden planes out.
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christopheralan
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posted 361 days ago
Beautiful plane. Very impressive.
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jcees
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posted 316 days ago
Lovely plane. Very nice execution.
always,
J.C.
P.S. I dig your shaves too.
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